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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans from £69

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MSY
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£135

One-way from

£69

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£218

Good one-way deal

£220 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 17/9-22/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 31/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 42m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£9 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 July 2025.

Wed 17/919:40DCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Mon 22/910:45MSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 30/6£135
Tue 12/808:35IAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 19/812:40MSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6£135
Thu 14/807:59DCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 21/813:42MSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/6£136
Wed 30/706:30DCA - MSY
1 stop5h 46mJetBlue
Wed 6/812:18MSY - DCA
1 stop9h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 30/6£138
Thu 14/806:10IAD - MSY
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Thu 21/813:35MSY - IAD
2 stops18h 52mFrontier
Deal found 30/6£149
Mon 15/914:10IAD - MSY
1 stop10h 30mSouthwest
Wed 17/907:50MSY - IAD
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 30/6£153
Tue 16/910:07IAD - MSY
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Thu 18/919:02MSY - IAD
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Deal found 30/6£158
Thu 7/811:00DCA - MSY
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Mon 11/817:03MSY - DCA
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 30/6£171
Mon 25/811:00DCA - MSY
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 29/815:25MSY - DCA
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6£173

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Washington, D.C.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 17/9

19:40-21:25

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 22/9

10:45-14:15

Nonstop2h 30m

£135

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/8

08:35-10:13

Nonstop2h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 19/8

12:40-16:09

Nonstop2h 29m

£135

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 14/8

07:59-09:46

Nonstop2h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 21/8

13:42-17:23

Nonstop2h 41m

£136

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 30/7

06:30-11:16

1 stop5h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/8

12:18-22:59

1 stop9h 41m

£138

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/8

06:10-16:05

1 stop10h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 21/8

13:35-09:27

2 stops18h 52m

£149

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 15/9

14:10-23:40

1 stop10h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 17/9

07:50-16:15

1 stop7h 25m

£153

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 16/9

10:07-13:42

1 stop4h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 18/9

19:02-00:13

1 stop4h 11m

£158

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/8

11:00-17:58

1 stop7h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/8

17:03-23:46

1 stop5h 43m

£171

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 25/8

11:00-16:00

1 stop6h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 29/8

15:25-22:09

1 stop5h 44m

£173

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 31/10

12:14-13:56

Nonstop2h 42m

£69

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (average of £724). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,029). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

The most flights from WAS to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, andUnited Airlines from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Louis Armstrong is the only New Orleans airport and it handles 11 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 0 airlines have flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest (£135), United Airlines (£135), and American Airlines (£136) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are American Airlines (£69), United Airlines (£69), and Frontier (£71).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Washington, D.C., check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (100%), United Airlines (82%), Mesa Airlines( 77%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (average of £724). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,029). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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